West Parley Parish Council

01/04/2026

Dorset Council : Consultation to 1st June 2026
Local Government Boundary Review for Dorset

A public consultation has been launched to help shape new council wards for Dorset Council. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England wants to hear people’s views on where they live, to help make sure that the new wards reflect the size and shape of local communities.

An electoral review is being carried out to make sure that each local councillor represents about the same number of electors, and that the wards they represent reflect community identities.

Following an earlier consultation with Dorset Council, the Commission concluded that Dorset Council needs 82 councillors to be able to operate effectively. This is the same number as it has now.

Launching the consultation on the electoral review of Dorset, Bev Smith, Chair of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, said:

"We are looking for your views, as local people, on how you think Dorset should be represented in wards that reflect local connections, communities and identities.

"By telling us about your community and the areas you identify with, you will help us to create appropriate, fair and meaningful boundaries.
"We would like to hear about where you go to meet people, to shop, attend school or sporting events, whether a road, park or river acts as a dividing feature between communities or as its hub, and which neighbourhoods have joint community initiatives.

"Hearing from local residents will give us important evidence to create our recommendations for a pattern of wards for Dorset that ensures every area is represented fairly in local elections."

The consultation on this stage of the electoral review of Dorset lasts for ten weeks and closes on 1 June 2026. The Commission will use local views to help draw up their proposals for new ward boundaries.

There will be a further round of consultation once the Commission has drawn up their proposals. This second stage of the public consultation is expected to start on 1 September 2026.

Local people can provide their views via the Commission website at: Dorset | LGBCE
by emailing [email protected]
or by post to:
Review Officer (Dorset)
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England
7th Floor
3 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8YZ

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/news/consultation-launched-on-review-of-local-election-boundaries-in-dorset

22/03/2026

CAB energy event for local carers.

Our Energy Advisor will be offering free energy advice & support at - An Event for Carers in Ferndown.

Your local GP surgeries’ Social Prescribers Health & Wellbeing Team invite you to join us for a friendly chat, support and advice as well as Tea, at Parley Place Care Home, 300 Christchurch Rd, West Parley, Ferndown, BH22 8SL

Monday 23rd March 2pm - 3.30pm

Welcome to all carers (and cared for) registered within the Crane Valley PCN Surgeries.

So that they know to expect you please call or text Rachel on 07462 521670 or
email: [email protected]

20/03/2026

MS Centre Spring Fair
Please support this local charity, which is one of only 3 dedicated centres in the UK & offers a lifeline to those in need.

09/03/2026

Should any other parties be interested in quoting for the opportunity, please do get in touch with Cllr Andy Batley as soon as possible to arrange viewing. You can contact Cllr Batley on [email protected].

09/03/2026

Polite Notice
We are pleased to inform residents that low height fencing is being installed around both the play area and gym on the recreation ground. Unfortunately the installation has been delayed due to the recent volume of rain making the grounds conditions not suitable to undertake the work. However, this should be completed ahead of the imminent school holidays and we hope the weather starts to improve so everyone can enjoy our wonderful open space.

The fence installation is starting today and we politely ask for your understanding that the facilities will be unavailable for use while the works are completed.

Residents are reminded that dogs are not allowed on the play area nor gym, and this will continue to apply once the fence is installed.

We thank you for your patience.

03/03/2026

PROPOSED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF LONGHAM BRIDGE, RINGWOOD ROAD, LONGHAM

DORSET COUNCIL in partnership with BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL have received an application from South West Water to close Longham Bridge, Ringwood Road, Longham / Bournemouth between The Waterworks at the northern end of Longham Bridge, Longham and the junction with the service road to 1198, 1200 and 1202 Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, a distance of approximately 190 metres. The closure has been requested to allow South West Water to carry out works to replace damaged pipe and removal of overland supply pipe and complete final reinstatement.

These works are programmed to commence overnight between 20:00 - 06:00 from 5th May 2026 until 18th May 2026.

03/03/2026

Public Notice:
Are you interested in attending the Dorset Police "Mobile Police Station @ Sainsbury's Ferndown

Tue 03 Mar 2026 11:00 - 13:00
Sainsbury's, 597 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AL

Everyone is invited to pop along and raise any concerns with the officers in attendance.

25/02/2026

Dorset Council - Public Notice
Temporary Closure of Bridleway E56/24, Barrack Road, West Parley

Please be advised of the temporary closure for gas pipe repairs
Commence 9th March
anticipated end 3rd April

24/02/2026

Opportunity

Are there any local cleaning companies who would be interested in quoting for a 2 hour weekly clean of the recently refurbished and re-opened Community Hub?

If you would like to have the opportunity to quote or want to arrange a viewing of the premises, please get in touch on [email protected].

Thank you

24/02/2026

We have noticed resident concern on Social Media regarding occasional fires as part of the clear up process of the former car wash site adjacent to the crossroads.

We have liaised with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue, who in turn have received confirmation from Dorset Council that the underground tanks were permanently decommissioned in 2001, so they will not pose a hazard to the site.

We hope this allays residents' concerns.

17/02/2026

Proposed Temporary Road Closure - Golf Links Road
Openreach have requested to close Golf Links Road, West Parley between 152 Golf Links Road and 154 Golf Links Road, a distance of approximately 60 metres, to allow them to carry out pole installation works.

09:30am - 27th April 2026 until 3:30pm 27th April 2026.

If you have any concerns about this proposal, please contact Jamie Igoe ([email protected]) by 10th April 2026

09/02/2026

Service Implications Ferndown Waste Depot
Please be advised that the depot is experiencing many challenges since the effect of the weather conditions/flooding. They are still trying to catch up with scheduled rounds.

This, together with staff shortages and vehicle breakdowns has caused issues last week.

Any roads/rounds affected will be reported on our online system today. Residents reporting any problems will receive our automated response informing them that a re-collection will take place within 5 working days as per our policy.

We will be doing our best to catch up with any service disruptions this week.

Thank you for your continued understanding.
Dorset Council Waste Services